Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a light and refreshing seafood chowder. This seafood chowder is a family recipe from Rietvallei Wine Estate. A chilled bottle of Rietvallei Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect addition to this dish, which is sure to please everyone at your table.
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stick, finely chopped
- 750g potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 L Fish stock
- 1 x can of corn
- 500g seafood mix
- 200ml thickened cream
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbs chives, chopped
- 2 Tbs fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp smoked or normal paprika
Method:
- Transfer carrot, celery, potatoes and fish stock in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 min, or until vegetables are tender. Process mixture until smooth.
- Add corn to the soup and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add seafood mix and cream. Stir, without boiling for about 3 minutes or until seafood is cooked and chowder is hot. Season to taste.
- Finally, add and stir through the chives and parsley. Serve.